| General Entrance Requirements for OT Programs |
|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree |
| Prerequisite Courses (vary per institution) |
| GRE |
| Required Observation Hours (vary per institution) |
| Extracurricular Activities |
| Examples of Leadership |
| Strong Letters of Recommendation |
| Essay Writing |
| MSU Pre-OT Advising |
| One on One, individualized meetings. |
| Navigating prerequisites for application into the professional schools of your choice. |
| Discussing plans for observation, campus involvement, letters of recommendation, and other competitive factors. |
| Set up periodic appointments once or twice a year to plan out a timeline for completion of prerequisites, observation, GRE testing, and professional school applications. |
| Guidance with professional school resumes and personal statements. |
For assistance in planning a pre-OT path at MSU, contact Claire Palmer
Additional Resources and Information:
- More information about a career in Occupational Therapy can be found on AOTA's website.
- For Mississippi Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Admissions:
- For a directory of more accredited Occupational Therapy schools and their requirements: